NI Water leads pilot forest-to-peatland restoration project
NI Water is leading a Source to Tap INTERREG VA funded pilot forest-to-peatland restoration project at Tullychurry in Co. Fermanagh which they hope will restore approx. 32ha of the previous commercial conifer plantation to a functioning bog.
New report quantifies £billions of benefits from rivers and lakes for the first time
A new report by the Rivers Trust finds that England’s rivers, canals, lakes and ponds provide annual fisheries economic benefits in excess of £1.7 billion, plus numerous wider health and biodiversity benefits.
South West Water secure £9m funding for peatland restoration to tackle climate change
South West Water has secured £9 million funding to tackle climate change for the South West Peatland Partnership.
Environment Agency and Northumbrian Water partner on eel pass and fish counter improvements
The Environment Agency is working with Northumbrian Water to open up the River Tyne to migrating eels, as well as carrying out a fish counter refurbishment.
Defra updates guidance on enabling a Natural Capital Approach (ENCA)
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has updated the Enabling a Natural Capital Approach (ENCA)guidance it published in January 2020 for policy and decision makers to help them consider the value of a natural capital approach.
Affinity Water announces further major work to improve health of Chalk Streams
Affinity Water is on track to complete major river restoration works in Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire in 2021 to restore natural habitats for fish, birds and flower and fauna in local Chalk Streams.
£5.59m investment in 2020/21 by Environment Agency and partners brings to improve environment across Yorkshire
The Environment Agency has worked together with partners to invest £5.59m in environmental improvements across Yorkshire in 2020/21.
Yorkshire Water partners with Freshwater Biological Association to breed rare pearl mussels
Yorkshire Water is working with the Freshwater Biological Association (FBA) and the North York Moors National Park Authority to help release young freshwater pearl mussels to the river Esk, in order to help to further enhance biodiversity and improve the overall health of the river.
Additional £17m funding boost for farmers to tackle water pollution
The Government has announced an additional £17 million funding for farmers to access additional support to take action to reduce water and air pollution from their land.
Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust calls for creation of 100,000 hectares of healthy wetlands in UK
The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) has launched a major new campaign calling for the creation of 100,000 hectares of healthy wetlands in the UK to help combat the climate, nature and wellbeing crisis.
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IED compliance – using automated sliding floodgates to support secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites
Ray Moulds, Sales Director at Flood Control International, takes a look at how automated sliding floodgates are supporting secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites. -
Making storm overflow data make Sense – Metasphere launches dedicated monitoring device
With the UK government demanding a 50% reduction in storm overflow spills by 2029, the era of reactive management is over. Speaking in the House of Commons on 21 July 2025, then environment secretary Steve Reed said, “This Government will cut water companies’ sewage pollution in half by the end of the decade.” -
King’s Award for Enterprise shows ERG moving forward with growth in UK and Asia
ERG, the leading supplier of odour control systems and industrial gas cleaning & thermal systems, has been awarded the coveted King’s Award for Enterprise. -
Welsh Water’s ORAI system shortlisted for three categories at the British Data Awards 2026
Welsh Water’s new artificial intelligence-driven tool, ORAI, has been shortlisted for three categories at the prestigious British Data Awards 2026 – underscoring the company’s commitment to using cutting-edge technology to deliver better outcome for customers.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
Hear how Scottish Water has completed its £235 million Ayrshire Glasgow Resilience Project - customers across Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire will now benefit from a more secure and resilient water supply. -
United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest. -
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